“…the teacher as the scholar.”~ 1 Chron. 25:8
“…the master (teacher) and the scholar”~ Mal. 2:12
Are you surprised that I would have a plurality of friends among this elite group? Well I do, so many in fact that I cannot name them all. You say you’re perplexed? It may be because of the fact that the meaning of the word “scholar” has been changed in our day. The original Latin meaning of the word is: “Discipulus”, and is defined as: disciple, student, learner, or pupil. This latter word is how the Bible interprets it; it contrasts the teacher with scholar (see above texts).
I like what C.S. Lewis says about changing the meaning of words, “When a word ceases to be a term of description and becomes merely a term of praise, it no longer tells you facts about the object.” I’m afraid that is what the word “scholar” has come to mean in our day, “a term of praise.” Personally, I am impressed with folks like the scholar, as Mary, who sit at His feet and are always learning. People “soaked in the scriptures,” if you please.
The great evangelist, D.L. Moody, used to call the children of his Sunday school, “My little scholars.” May the good Lord help us to never get so big for our britches, that we lose that child-like awe in learning at our Master’s feet!
by an Ages Saint
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